Project Engineer (Contract)

Summary

The Landscape Architect (LA) under supervision of the Project Coordinator (PC), is required to perform a range of tasks to support the successful implementation of the project

Responsibilities

Specifically, the tasks of the PE will include but are not limited to;

• • Supporting the selection of consultants, contractors and supervisor engineers as requested by PC
• • Participation in the discussions and design and review of detailed design issues, including technical specifications, need for additional technical survey/assessment, and social and environmental assessment for the selected activities.
• • Drafting Terms of Reference (TORS) for technical supervision of project activities, as needed.
• • Reviewing technical documents (preliminary designs and designs) – as requested by PC – to assure they incorporate sustainability principles and practices and take into consideration future operation and maintenance constraints.
• • Reviewing detailed design documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications provided by consultants, check documents for compliance with applicable technical standards local codes and requirements.

Required Skills

• • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• • Excellent human relations skills
• • Excellent design standards and technical skills
• • Sound Computer Aided Design and word processing software skills

Qualifications

• • Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical) OR
• • University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical) with eight (8) additional years of relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of master’s degree requirement.
• • Sound Knowledge of Engineering and Systems
• • Professional Registration
• • Minimum of six (6) years in the planning, design and execution of infrastructure projects to include inter alia roads, buildings, parks, parking structures, conference spaces, commercial centres.
• • Demonstrable experience in designing and managing projects at a Senior level, to include managing projects funded by the GOJ and international agencies/organizations.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications with Curriculum Vitae should be sent no later than May 28, 2025 to: The Director Human Resource Management Urban Development Corporation 12 Ocean Boulevard Kingston 📧 Email: careers@udcja.com 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🙏 Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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